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Gritty McDuffs Halloween Ale

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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
1113.36/5.03.33/5.0Autumn6%87.4English pint
Commercial Description:
Technically speaking, this ale can be described as an Extra Special Bitter. What that really means is that more of everything that goes into our bitter is added to the Halloween Ale -- more imported barley and more fresh Goldings hops from East Kent in England. This strong ale is also given some extra time in the conditioning tank, allowing it to mellow considerably.
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littlebibs (10), Kingston, New Hampshire, USA
4.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/59/105/518/20
Oct 11, 2004  
This one is a winner, great mix of sweet and bitter and so many little tastes in between add up to one of the spookiest treats to come out for a fall seasonal. Like Magic Hat’s JINX this one is unusal tasting but kicks in when it warms. Great ESB and what a bottle cover! Get it whiles it here.


dangelicom1 (17), Shelton, Connecticut, USA
4.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/59/105/519/20
Aug 25, 2008  
This beer is great. Greatly hopped but not overpowering. Many flavors to taste. This will make a very nice brew on a chilly october new england afternoon


deduchar (32), Rhode Island, USA
4.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/59/104/518/20
Jul 24, 2006  
This is a great fall beer to enjoy. Nothing like a tasty ESB to warm you in the fall months. There are not any of the distracting flavors of some other fall beers...enjoy this one, get on board for the Christmas Ale because it is awesome!


 BigBen2120 (688), Derry, New Hampshire, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/104/518/20
Nov 23, 2005    Updated: Sep 3, 2006
Translucent dark copper body with finger-thick light tan head. Smells very malty with strong caramel and yeast notes. Tastes malty and spicy, with hints of burnt malts. An excellent beer and an old favorite for me. While it’s very good, I would love to try this on tap.


 jah noth (1017), Rochester, New York, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/58/104/518/20
Oct 31, 2003  
Wow. I am very happy with this. Deep garnet brown color, large fluffy head that dissipates fairly rapidly and leaves nice lacing. Very clear. Rich malty flavor like an english strong ale but with a nice bitter flavor. Getting richer in body as it warms. This is a quite tasty ale my friends. Enjoy…I wish I had more. If tyhey called this a winter beer, it would get a lot more play.


 raymow (738), Bensalem, Pennsylvania, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/59/104/518/20
Mar 25, 2004  
Verrry good! Nice dark color, decent aroma, and great taste. Seemed similar to an Oktoberfest. I'm going to look for this again.


 ruggedman (619), Portland, Maine, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/58/104/516/20
Sep 24, 2004    Updated: Jun 24, 2005
This is the best october beer i’ve ever had. Since i really dislike the pumpkin ales this coppery is a great addition to the season’s offerings. I had it on tap and simply loved every minute of it. Nice spicey flavors DYCSoccer17 below me hit the nail on the head as far as the review goes, except my tap beer smelled wonderful and I thought it bit well off the bat.


 MaBeer1972 (421), Leominster, Massachusetts, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/104/58/105/518/20
Sep 17, 2006  
This is great stuff! Nice toasty flavor and aromas. Good mouthfeel - not too sticky. Very drinkable. Great maltiness, finish is fun and interesting with a bit of bite. I’ll have another please!



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